CRICKET: THREE points, two centurions, and a maiden first team fifty was the outcome of a batty weekend for Prestwich.

THREE points, two centurions, and a maiden first team fifty was the outcome of a batty weekend for Prestwich.

An unbeaten 127 from Ian Walker, his second ton this season, and 56 from teenager Michael Hudson, had helped the Heys team pile up 218 runs against Denton St Lawrence on Saturday. But the visitors got off to a flying start, led by an innings of 84 from Gould, and then grabbed victory with seven balls and three wickets to spare.

On Sunday, Prestwich visited Denton and clocked up an even bigger total of 246, with professional Craig Duxbury leading the way with 131. This time the target proved sufficient as Denton fell 54 runs short, but Prestwich could only wean out five batsmen and had to settle for three points.

The results leave Prestwich hovering in seventh place on equal points with Cheetham Hill who lost against Woodbank and Denton West over the weekend.

This week, Prestwich have a double-header of home games, with struggling Sale Moor visiting on Saturday and championship-chasing Woodbank on Sunday.